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Jaw Harp Zhdanov

Alexander Zhdanov

The trapezoidal jaw harp is the largest one made by the master; according to the author, it displays the Old Slavonic ideas about the structure of the world - 9 strokes form a swastika.

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Description

The trapezoidal jaw harp is the largest one made by the master; according to the author, it displays the Old Slavonic ideas about the structure of the world - 9 strokes form a swastika.

All models attract the eye with the quality of performance – they are works of art to the same extent as musical instruments. The seriousness of jaw harps is also felt by weight, creating an idea in advance of what sound such a massive design can make. It is low and powerful, while soft, with its own weight smoothed vibrations. The medium hardness reed with a large ring is convenient to handle and behaves differently when hitting "from" and "on". The dynamic and tonal range of the instrument is not the largest, but it is quite sufficient for comfortable music; best of all, such a source of basses is controlled by a "big" breath. The jaw harp is too inert for a quick playing.

According to the set of parameters, the jaw harp instrument is unique and with a leisurely playing, its bass sound can deliver a lot of pleasure.

See. Also totemic models of the author: Wolf.. Bear.. eagle. Lynx. kumir. Raven..

Specifications

Reed stiffness?

110gf

softerstiffer
Frame length?

125mm

shorterlonger
Frame width?

37mm

narrowerwider
Frame thickness?

6mm

thinnerthicker
Weight

100g

lighterheavier

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